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Potato vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Pigeon pea raw

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc in Pigeon pea raw is higher than in Potato.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 110% more than Potato.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Potato
Potato
1
:
9
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Iron +545.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.9%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains more Zinc +820%
Contains more Copper +860.9%
Contains more Manganese +795.5%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Iron +545.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.9%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains more Zinc +820%
Contains more Copper +860.9%
Contains more Manganese +795.5%
Contains more Selenium +1950%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Potato
Potato
4
:
6
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.2%
Contains more Folate +2940%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.2%
Contains more Folate +2940%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Water +648.3%
Contains more Protein +958.5%
Contains more Fats +1555.6%
Contains more Carbs +258.9%
Contains more Other +207.1%
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Water +648.3%
Contains more Protein +958.5%
Contains more Fats +1555.6%
Contains more Carbs +258.9%
Contains more Other +207.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1838.1%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1838.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 2.05g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 0.09g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 17.49g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 77kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 2.1g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 12mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 0.81mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 23mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 57mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 425mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 6mg 17mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.11mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.2mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 0.4µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 2IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.283mg Potato
Folate 15µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.067mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.098mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.107mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.032mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.103mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.035mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.33g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.012g Pigeon pea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Potato
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.